A5002233519- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Linguistics and Language Studies
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Science and Education Research
- Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
- Public Health in Brazil
- Linguistics and Education Research
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Linguistics and Discourse Analysis
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Fecal contamination and water quality
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- linguistics and terminology studies
- Women's cancer prevention and management
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Cultural, Media, and Literary Studies
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Evolution and Genetic Dynamics
- Lexicography and Language Studies
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge
2012-2024
Universidade do Porto
2021-2022
San Antonio College
2018
Giardia duodenalis is a widespread parasite of mammalian species, including humans. The prevalence this in children residing Portugal currently unknown. This study intended to estimate G. infection and identify possible associated risk factors healthy paediatric population living the District Portuguese capital, Lisbon.Between February 2002 October 2008, 844 were randomly selected at healthcare centres while attending national vaccination program. A stool sample questionnaire with...
Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan infecting up to one-third of the world's population, constituting a life threat if transmitted from mother child during pregnancy. In Portugal, there lack knowledge current epidemiological situation, as unique toxoplasmosis National Serological Survey was performed in 1979/1980.We studied seroprevalence trends Portuguese general population over past 3 decades, by assessing chronological spread cross-sectional studies, with special...
Genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in Portugal was rapidly implemented by the National Institute Health early stages COVID-19 epidemic, collaboration with more than 50 laboratories distributed nationwide.By applying recent phylodynamic models that allow integration individual-based travel history, we reconstructed and characterized spatio-temporal dynamics introductions dissemination Portugal.We detected at least 277 independent introductions, mostly from European countries (namely United...
Giardia and Cryptosporidium are the most frequent enteric protozoa causing gastroenteritis in humans worldwide. Intense recreational activity at Portuguese river beaches triggered opportunity for a 2-year seasonal survey of 19 large basin beaches. A total 74 samples were collected processed according to USEPA Method 1623 detect (oo)cysts. Faecal indicators (thermotolerant/total coliforms, Escherichia coli, enterococci) physicochemical parameters also analysed EU Bath Water Directive (BWD)....
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonosis that prevalent worldwide. It considered endemic in Portugal but few studies have been performed on Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato and their hosts. In this study, CE cysts are reported for the first time free-living wild boar (Sus scrofa) Portugal. The presence of metacestodes liver was identified by morphological features, microscopic examination molecular analysis. sequencing part DNA nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer-1 (ITS-1) region...
Mpox is a zoonotic disease caused by the Monkeypox virus (MPXV), and since May 2022, tens of thousands cases have been reported in non-endemic countries. We aimed to evaluate suitability different sample types for mpox diagnostic assess temporal dynamics viral load. evaluated 1914 samples from 953 laboratory-confirmed cases. The positivity rate was higher lesion (91.3%) rectal swabs (86.1%) when compared with oropharyngeal (69.5%) urines (41.2%), indicating loads former. Supporting this,...
Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan. In pregnant women, it can lead to severe birth defects or intrauterine death of the fetus. Most what currently know on cell biology T. comes from studies relying RH strain propagated in mice. According recommendations concerning animal welfare, we assayed vitro/in vivo procedures replace, at least reduce, demanding model for propagation. We evaluated genetic and phenotypic stability throughout its parallel continuous propagation mice,...
In this paper, we put forward a semantic analysis of constructions prepositional phrases introduced by the preposition para with locative meaning combined verbs ser, estar and ficar. proposal, characterise these regarding properties individual-level/ stage-level, modal reading, vagueness location, as well restrictions imposed on subject related to some lexical features, in particular [movable] [animated] features. Additionally, contrast ones em (typically locative), revealing what extent...
Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of stage 3-5 chronic kidney disease (CKD3-5) in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Study design: Quantitative, observational, and descriptive an analytical component. Setting: The study was conducted at Unidade de Saúde Familiar (USF) Lígios, between June 1, 2013 31, 2014. Participants: Patients T2DM aged 60 or over, monitored USF Lígios. Methods: Healthcare professionals completed questionnaires patients' data: gender, age, height,...